Quite possibly the perfect hot chocolate recipe

Feel like being cozy and not leaving your living room? Here's my personal favorite recipe for DIY hot chocolate (it makes one large mugful):

1/2 cup half-and-half

1/2 cup whole milk

2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 ounce milk chocolate, finely chopped

Tiny pinch of salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract

Directions: Warm about one-third of the dairy blend with the chopped chocolates and salt, stirring until the chocolate is melted.

Whisk in the remaining half-and-half or milk, heating until the mixture is warmed through. Add the cinnamon.

Use a handheld blender, a traditional blender or a whisk, and mix the hot chocolate until it's completely smooth and frothy.Top with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

You can try enhancing this hot chocolate building block with a nip of peppermint schnapps, Frangelico or flavored liquor of your choice. Add some candied ginger or a pinch of chili powder to the steeping milk for a spicy twist.

Like the idea of liquid Reese's Peanut Butter Cups? Try swirling a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter into the milk with the chocolate.

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